Once a bride has settled on mermaid wedding dresses, she must also consider all of the stylistic variations. Each different type of mermaid wedding dresses offers its own benefits and will flatter different brides’ body shapes. There are lots of mermaid wedding dresses for every bride’s tastes and sensibilities.
A mermaid wedding dress is also called a trumpet wedding dress or a fit and flare dress. It is close-fitting until the knees where the skirt starts to flair out, creating the shape of a fishtail or a trumpet. The mermaid dress is a relatively modern design which is gaining popularity in the bridal world.
Why Choose a Mermaid Wedding Dress?
The mermaid style wedding gown starts out at the top with a tapered waist and then tightens around the bride’s waist, hugging the body and flaring out at the bottom. Very much so like a ocean mythical mermaid, hence the fitting name for this fitting dress. The type of mermaid flare varies between how far from the hips to the bottom it flares out, but it is this design that brides love because of its ability to bring out and accentuate her curves.
Mermaid Wedding Dresses Are Available in Many Styles
Once a bride has settled on a mermaid silhouette, she must also consider all of the variations of fabrics, colors, and styles within this type of dress. Each different type of mermaid dress offers its own benefits and will flatter different brides body shapes. There is a mermaid dress for every bride’s tastes and sensibilities.
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Flare Height Is a Significant Factor
Brides should first consider where their mermaid dress begins to flare out. Brides who want to accentuate or create the illusion of an hourglass body shape will want to choose a dress that begins to flare just at the hips. This height will also hide problem thighs and looks the most like a typical A-line wedding gown. Brides that want to show off more of their body, including their backside, should choose a dress that is tight further down and begins to flare mid-thigh or lower. Finally, brides that want a more traditional “mermaid” look should choose a flare that begins at the knee and has the effect of looking like a mermaid’s tail. This flare height gives the flare the most bounce and will make any bride’s walk down the aisle look elegant.
Flare Width Should Also Be Considered
The width of the flare can also vary greatly between styles of this dress. A slim flare will only widen a little more than an A-line skirt, and it will have a very subtle effect on the bride’s shape. Most wider flares are achieved by layering tulle either under the dress fabric or alone, and so most tailors can reduce the volume of a skirt by removing some layers. A fuller flare, especially one that starts around the knee, will give a bride an edgy wedding look that will stand out.
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The Material of the Flare Can Have a Large Impact
Mermaid wedding dress flares can be made of the same material as the rest of the dress, or they can be formed out of a different material. Often, slimmer flares are made of the dress material like silk or lace. Layers of tulle stacked upon each other will give the flare a more traditional, princess, or ballerina look. Many gowns will also feature ruffles, which will move more fluidly and can be both feminine and edgy. Some mermaid wedding dresses will even have a flare made up of or covered with fabric flowers or roses, which gives the dress a unique, high fashion look.
Flares With a Train Are a Great Choice
The mermaid dress is often seen as a very showy style since it both emphasizes a bride’s curves and can have a very dramatic flare. For brides that like the fit of the torso and appreciate the extra volume in the skirt but want a more traditional dress, some mermaid wedding dresses also have a train. Trains work especially well with mermaid dresses because most brides bustle their train to move it out of their way during the reception. When bustled, a mermaid dress’s train simply adds more volume to the skirt’s flare and enhances the mermaid shape.
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Flared Skirts With an Under Layer Are a Fun Twist
Some mermaid wedding dresses extend the dress fabric down to the floor but have a gathered section in the skirt so that the tulle underneath the flare also shows. These are almost always silk or satin dresses. Brides that are nontraditional, daring, or who are perhaps celebrating a second wedding can opt for a colored dress with white tulle showing underneath. The possible color and fabric contrasts are endless, and many of the dresses also feature crystals or beading at the gather to draw attention to the design.
Choosing a Flattering Mermaid Dress Top
The necklines can vary on this dress as well – one shoulder, strapless, both straps, or sweetheart neckline. Mermaid dresses have all types of sleeves or sleeveless options, and the top of the dress can be plain or ornate. Choose the best design for you based on your body type, your style, and the theme of your wedding (i.e. formal, informal, casual, destination, etc. ).
Tips & Warnings:
Though mermaid dresses are really stunning, but not every body shape can control. If you have a pear body shape that hips is wider than the shoulders, the mermaid will destroy the balance. Also the apple shaped cannot choose the style because the mermaid will enlarge your widest part. So please select your wedding dresses carefully, the right one is the best one.
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